The Bears are eyeing some reinforcement at quarterback. Veteran QB Trevor Siemian worked out for the Bears today, according to ESPN’s Field Yates (on Twitter).
The 30-year-old ended up getting four starts this past season with the Saints, his most starting nods since he was a full-timer with the Broncos in 2017. New Orleans went 0-4 in Siemian’s four starts, with the quarterback completing 57.4 percent of his passes for 1,154 yards, 11 touchdowns, and only three interceptions.
Siemian was 13-11 as a starter during his time in Denver, tossing 30 touchdowns vs. 24 interceptions. He was a seventh-round pick by the Broncos in 2015.
Speaking of Bears QBs, Nick Foles received his $4MM roster bonus the other day. The bonus was fully guaranteed, so it’s not a surprise that the veteran is still on the roster. However, as ESPN’s Courtney Cronin tweets, teams could have some interest in the veteran in-season considering half of his 2022 earnings have already been paid.
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Any cap relief the Bears would get by trading Foles and signing Siemian cheaper would get another player they need would be a bonus. With the money they save after June 1 on Trevathan’s deal could make them a player in the post 6/1 FA pool once teams draft and cut some guys they don’t want. Every Dollar helps before next year when they’ll be able to buy a whole new team with over 150 million in cap space and we’ll see how good Poles is.
A bit odd that in 33 game appearances he has never faced an NFC North opponent. His passer rating on 4th down is 33.6 so the punter’s job will be safe.